Things to do this March in Toronto and the GTA

Wave farewell to February and usher in the month of March! We think it’s safe to finally say the worst of winter is over (fingers crossed) and it’s time to start looking forward to Spring weather. Speaking of Spring and things to look forward to, the city is also booming with lively events that will catapult you out of your winter hibernation and add some pep back into your step. Take a look at the best things to do this March in Toronto and the GTA below:

Calling all stylish gents! TOM (Toronto Men’s Fashion Week) is back for its 8th year and this time with a brand new home: Waterworks. Dress to impress and head out to see the latest in men’s Fall/Winter fashion, notable shows being the always-anticipated MensFashion4Hope, Labelle, Kollar and Hendrixroe. Grab tickets here and don’t forget to check out the entire schedule.

Our favourite Canadian marketplace is back in town for two days only! Hit up the Toronto Vintage Clothing Show on March 4 and 5 for unbeatable finds and deals. We’re talking everything from streetwear to Chanel handbags. Don’t believe us? Read our past review here. Plus, we’ve got discounted tickets!

Thinking of taking the plunge and buying a home (pssst millennials we’re talking to you!)? The National Home Show is a great place to start, cuz let’s face it, a lot of us know nothing about homes. Get pro tips on home buying, reno and maintenance, plus browse from over 700 exhibits, enter contests and more. Grab your tickets for $17 here.

Okay, so it might not be Hogwarts, but the Wizard World Fun Park is the next best thing! The family fun event will be open over March Break and promises to be magical with live shows, 25+ carnival rides, games, an illusionist and so much more – basically everything every budding wizard could ask for. Find hours and ticket information here.

Can’t decide on where to party for St. Patrick’s Day? Why choose when you can go to four of the hottest downtown clubs in Toronto, all in one night! The St. Patrick’s Day Club Crawl will be hitting up Cube, Uniun, Rock ‘N’ Horse and Adelaide Hall Concert Venue with limos and buses provided between each club. Pick up your tickets starting at $15 here and get ready to party like a proper Irish.

Time to depart from reality and enter another realm! Toronto ComiCon is back for another jam-packed weekend of comics, sci-fi, horror anime and gaming. The pop culture extravaganza promises to be out of this world and you can bet you will see a ton of awesome costumes (maybe your’s included!). Not to mention there will be a ton of celebrities on site for Q&A’s, autograph sessions and photographs. Pick up tickets for $20 here.

Tired of living that #brokelife? The Real Estate Wealth Expo will teach you the in’s and out’s of making money and investing in real estate. Learn from the best including acclaimed success strategist Tony Robbins, Dragon’s Den veteran Jim Treliving, Love it or List It Vancouver’s Todd Talbot, Flip or Flop’s Christina El Moussa and Pitball who will also be taking the stage for an unforgettable performance. Grab tickets here.

Dust off your kilt or grab something green! The St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be making its way from St. George and Bloor, down Younge St. to Nathan Phillips on March 19. Celebrate the luck of the Irish and Irish traditions at one of the biggest parades of the year. We suggest ending the festivities with a pint of beer at one of your favourite Irish Pub’s because it ain’t truly an Irish party without some suds.

Bottoms up! Grab a cold one (or several cold ones) at the Toronto Winter Brewfest on March 24 and 25. More than 150 beers will be on site at the Enercare Centre from Ontario and Quebec brewers, along with tasty nibbles from some of Toronto’s best food trucks. Beer drinkers will be pleased to hear that current breweries include Amsterdam Brewery, Guinness, Flying Monkeys, Mill St. and more (others to be announced soon).

Support the handmade revolution and get ready to shop Canada’s biggest marketplace. The One of a Kind Show Spring Edition is back from March 29 to April 2 with 1,000’s of handmade goods including homewares, gifts, clothing, accessories and food. Don’t feel like paying full price? We’re giving away 10 pairs of tickets to the show! Enter the contest here.

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